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Pre- plus postnatal exposures to di-(2-ethylhexyl)-phthalate and thyroid dysfunction in prematurely born children

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The authors G. Latini, F. Gallo, L. Dipaola, S. De Angelis, and A. Olivieri declare that they have no conflict of interest.

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  1. Division of Neonatology, Ospedale Perrino, Brindisi, Italy

    G. Latini

  2. Clinical Physiology Institute, National Research Council of Italy (IFC-CNR), Pisa, Italy

    G. Latini & L. Dipaola

  3. Division of Pediatrics, Ospedale Perrino, Brindisi, Italy

    F. Gallo

  4. Department of Cell Biology and Neuroscience, Istituto Superiore di Sanità, Rome, Italy

    S. De Angelis & A. Olivieri

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Latini, G., Gallo, F., Dipaola, L. et al. Pre- plus postnatal exposures to di-(2-ethylhexyl)-phthalate and thyroid dysfunction in prematurely born children. J Endocrinol Invest 37, 97–98 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40618-013-0017-x

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